1. A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
3. The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
5. A fool despises his father's instruction: but he that regards reproof is prudent.